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[+] 13 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (5 children)
  • [+] -14 points 5 months ago* (4 children)

    So they’re introducing a system where a users age can be verified?

    No. They are not.

    It is an optional field that does no semblance of checking its veracity. Again, like basically every bit of electronics has had forever.

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  • [+] -11 points 5 months ago* (1 child)

    I just don't see how it's any different than my Sony PSP having an optional birthday field. Or oldschool forums having one. It can't possibly affect me, or anyone who's concerned about it.

    If systemd starts talking about bundling face scanners or whatever they actually need to verify someone's age, and then tons of linux systems start requiring it, then I will be gravely concerned.

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  • [–] 4 points 5 months ago*

    ah yeah because all of our digital clocks, smartphones, smart watches, microwaves, washing machines, TVs, and.. what else stores user age in a standardized manner? oh, you say none of these and no other things either?

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